Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has now shared details of two new injury concerns after defeat to Manchester City.
Forest showcased a real fight yesterday despite a narrow 2-0 defeat and might have taken something on another day.
Goals from Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland ensured a victory for the champions though and Forest remain just a point clear of the relegation zone.
The Reds now have just three games to go this season, with two of them away from the City Ground against Sheffield United and Burnley.
After the game yesterday, Espirito Santo was seemingly proud of his players but he did have to share some news on a couple of possible new injuries.
Nuno Espirito Santo shares two new Nottingham Forest injuries
Well, when it comes to injuries, it never rains is pours on Trentside – and now Forest have a couple more to deal with.
The Reds will hope that these prove to be nothing serious with both of the players pretty impressive against City.
Murillo went off after seeming to twist funny when making a superb tackle in the second half, whilst Willy Boly was also in some discomfort.
Boly only returned to action yesterday and he will hope to stay fit for the remaining three games of the season.
Espirito Santo was quizzed on his stricken stars after the game and he will now face an anxious wait ahead of next weekend.
He told BBC Sport: “He (Boly) struggled at times, especially in the last moments of the game. Also, Murillo was struggling. Let’s see how they are for the next one. It is important that they recover well.”
Forest need defensive duo back for Saturday
Losing two players of this nature would be seriously detrimental and ultimately, Forest must pray for some positive news.
The Reds need to beat the Blades next weekend and if they don’t their Premier League status could hang by a thread.
Beating a relegated side away from home is more than doable for Forest but having Boly and Murillo would definitely give them a greater chance of doing so.
Both players have been decent when called upon this season – with Boly in particular making the Reds look much tougher to beat.
Now, it’s an anxious wait for Forest to discover if defensive duo Boly and Murillo are fit enough to play when next weekend comes around.
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